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An Hampshire man who has raised thousands of pounds for worth causes got the surprise of his life when he was given a wheelchair accessible car. The car will help the family transport their son Zac who has cerebral palsy.

World TEAM Sports is seeking 15 wounded warriors from America's military to participate in February 27-29, 2012 inclusive Soldiers to the Summit winter sports event at Snowbird, Utah.

Jobs For Autism, continuing with it’s presentation of great talents who share it’s goal of spreading awareness of the potential and capabilities of those within the autistic spectrum proudly presents, Lukas Nelson & POTR Benefit Concert.

The Bulgarian Hope Foundation recently awarded a $1,500 grant to The Cedar Foundation in Bulgaria, to purchase appliances for group homes in Kyustendil. They are now seeking additional funds to further their impact.

Go! Mobility Solutions President and CEO, Rick Goldstein, receives patent for new portable commode/shower chair technology filling mobility needs for handicapped people and challenged seniors.

Internationally Recognized Non-Profit Offers Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes for Professionals to Establish Private Practices; Helps Families Navigate Life with Individuals with Disabilities

Aphrodite Carers Agency, a licensed provider of home health care professionals, announces the availability of flexible, temporary agency care support for disabled or elderly visitors to Cyprus. Scheduling is available from a few hours to 24-hour care

A Chicago man suffering with M.S. has created the first, fully accessible online bank for people with disabilities..

The BEACH CHALLENGE A Beach NAMED after YOU, YOUR COMPANY OR YOUR Clients? The FIRST ACCESSIBLE Beach in North America Runs from Feb 26th to March 26th Go To the website: Check out details

Organizations will make free repairs and accessibility modifications at homes of low-income elderly, disabled and military veterans

No credit check loans for unemployed offer monetary support to the unemployed borrowers who have a stained credit past. Minus paperwork and credit check, apply by filling an online form.

Workplace bullying may sound absurd, but is more common than most care to admit. See if you recognize these behaviors and what you can do about it.

The Florida Sled Hockey Association will host a free sled hockey clinic at the Fort Myers Skatium on January 28. Sled hockey is an adaptive version of ice hockey designed for people with disabilities, in particular lower body disabilities.

Disabled Connecticut resident Matthew John Oakes announces campaign for United States Senator to make serious change for the residents of Connecticut.

All Lift Chairs, is an online retailer of lift chairs and mobility aids for the disabled and elderly, is excited to announce their new line of Walk-In Conversion Kits.

An Hampshire man who has raised thousands of pounds for worth causes got the surprise of his life when he was given a wheelchair accessible car. The car will help the family transport their son Zac who has cerebral palsy.

World T.E.A.M. Sports' Face of America 2012 ride has opened registration online for the April 27-29 bicycle ride from Washington to Gettysburg. This inclusive ride brings together wounded warriors and able-bodied riders for a 110 mile two-day ride.

World TEAM Sports is seeking 15 wounded warriors from America's military to participate in February 27-29, 2012 inclusive Soldiers to the Summit winter sports event at Snowbird, Utah.

Electric Scooters 4 Less is proud to announce the addition of the Golden LiteRider 4 Wheel Travel Scooter to their store.

Nevada's emergency management agencies keep ignoring the needs of an increasing segment of its disabled population.

Jobs For Autism, continuing with it’s presentation of great talents who share it’s goal of spreading awareness of the potential and capabilities of those within the autistic spectrum proudly presents, Lukas Nelson & POTR Benefit Concert.

Mobility Chic!, the innovative designer for disabled, elderly, and other mobility-challenged Americans, is introducing its new line of mobility aids to a national audience at Medtrade in Atlanta.

Maryland Public Television's Outdoors Maryland October 25 profiles Air Force Sgt. Christopher Frost and the April 2011 World T.E.A.M. Sports' Face of America ride. The inclusive annual ride from Washington to Gettysburg honors wounded warriors.

Limn Literary & Arts Journal was created to give exposure to new and emerging artists and also bridge the gap between art and assistance. Money raised will fund yearly grants for artists with disabilities or in an art therapy/education program.

World T.E.A.M. Sports, the Arlington, Virginia-based national non-profit, will host the inaugural Family Day Out in Washington October 13, providing wounded warriors and their families with an afternoon of bicycle riding in and around the city.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and in honor of that occasion, Mentoring Day 2011 will provide a hybrid career fair, disability expo, volunteer fair and interview workshop for people with disabilities and other job seekers.

Home Accessibility, the premier online site for daily living aids, bath lifts, mobility and accessibility equipment for the elderly and disabled, proudly announces its Fall Sale on top model reclining bath lifts.

World T.E.A.M. Sports joins 40 other non-profit organizations as a member of the HSC Foundation's National Youth Transitions Collaborative. The Washington, DC. group provides assistance to disabled youth and veterans.

The Bulgarian Hope Foundation recently awarded a $1,500 grant to The Cedar Foundation in Bulgaria, to purchase appliances for group homes in Kyustendil. They are now seeking additional funds to further their impact.

Wabi Sabi Productions uses Crowd Funding Platform to fund production of national documentary on police brutality against people with disabilities. Krip Hop Nation will be producing a mix tape CD on the subject using Hip Hop artists with disabilities.

World T.E.A.M. Sports new Face of America Texas ride this Veteran's Day weekend will honor our nation's wounded warriors. Held in the Fort Hood-Killeen-Copperas Cove region, the ride includes disabled and non-disabled riders.

New initiative gives vets chance to try keyless keyboard

Children and young adults with learning or physical disabilities or who have autism are being invited to attend two ‘open’ cycling sessions if they are between the ages of eight and 19 years old.

Go! Mobility Solutions President and CEO, Rick Goldstein, receives patent for new portable commode/shower chair technology filling mobility needs for handicapped people and challenged seniors.

Patriotic Poster Project, initiated by Viet Nam vet, to support Veterans organizations was inspired by American spirit and resolve after 9/11. Free poster to APO and FPO addresses -- details below.

"A leader in assisting people with disabilities and seniors remain comfortable and safe at home. Enjoying an international reputation as a problem solver, creating new opportunities and possibilities for long term care".

Disabled teenaged athletes from the Washington, DC area will participate in the August 9-10 Adventure Teen Challenge from World T.E.A.M. Sports. This outdoor sporting event at the C&O Canal NHP teams disabled and non-disabled teenagers.

Bois D’ Arc, MO., June 28, 2010 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation is taking applications from mobility-impaired hunters who would like to participate in a special deer hunt Oct. 9 and 10 on the Bois D’Arc Conservation Area.

The Bath Lift is an amazing advance in mobility access. Seniors and disabled citizens utilize mobility products in many aspects of their daily lives. Bathing, a simple necessity is wrought with dangers that can make this task impossible without

Start-up company Active Controls is changing the way power wheelchair users access their world with the introduction of the JoyBar™ ...a simpler, more intuitive alternative to the traditional joystick control.

Internationally Recognized Non-Profit Offers Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes for Professionals to Establish Private Practices; Helps Families Navigate Life with Individuals with Disabilities

Palmetto Ranch is an income-sensitive, independent-living community designed specifically for the needs of individuals with physical disabilities. It is Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's first housing community in Hendry County.

Aphrodite Carers Agency, a licensed provider of home health care professionals, announces the availability of flexible, temporary agency care support for disabled or elderly visitors to Cyprus. Scheduling is available from a few hours to 24-hour care

Ezra’s, Inc. launches new Transportation and Chaperon Service in the Albuquerque Metro Area. The service currently benefits the elderly, but will expand to include the disabled as well.

Dozens of visitors came to Treloar's on Thursday 16 June to take part in the first ever Open House event at the Holybourne campus.

A SWANSEA swimming teacher is on hand to help deaf children learn how to swim. Tracey Hann, a swimming instructor based at Morriston Leisure Centre, is British Sign Language qualified and has been teaching deaf children to swim via sign language.

Adventure TEAM Challenge at Frost Valley features 21 disabled young athletes on five teams. The second annual June 16-19 event near Claryville, New York is presented by American Portfolios Holdings, World T.E.A.M. Sports and The Center for Discovery.

VERC Enterprises achieves goal of 20% challenged/disabled workforce in its 23 locations; CEO invites other companies to follow example

Inclusive Adventure TEAM Challenge event features 65 disabled and non-disabled athletes on 13 teams. The fifth annual June 25-27 event near Eagle, Colorado is presented by Alteryx, Inc. and managed by the non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports.

The Bathmaster Deltis is a Lightweight, reclining powered bath lift that enables safe, independent bathing. The Modern compact bath lift design incorporates a wealth of features to ensure long term peace of mind.

Two World T.E.A.M. Sports athletes will compete in the Capital of Texas Triathlon in Austin May 30. The Washington non-profit will also host an event exposition booth at the Palmer Events Center in Austin promoting the Face of America Texas ride.

A Chicago man suffering with M.S. has created the first, fully accessible online bank for people with disabilities..

Joy Prom for people with special needs Crossroads Fellowship Raleigh, NC The Joy Prom is a full-scale prom for people with special needs from across the state, hosted this year by Crossroads Fellowship.

Disability based organisations are being offered a unique opportunity to engage with a national radio station. Free promotions are being offered to encourage disabled people to benefit from their lifestyle radio station.

Mobility products are used to assist seniors, elderly and disabled in many aspects of their life. Something simple and necessary as bathing is a difficult task for many people to do. Assistance is a must for many senior, elderly and disabled

A new disability website has launched to assist disabled persons in the Dallas area.

Recent regulatory pushes within the United States resulted in new programs to help the disabled obtain equal opportunity benefits with employers.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. announces Jason Gunter as keynote speaker of its Annual Awards Luncheon. The Fort Myers attorney and double-amputee made headlines after competing in the 2009 Iron Man Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii.